The International Organization for Standardization known as ISO, is an internation standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations.

Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards.

ISO and IEC standards can be used to support and simplify the process of development and application of technical regulations. ISO and IEC have published the document 'Using and referencing ISO and IEC standards for technical regulations'. It includes practical advice for regulators on how to use international standards to achieve their objectives